County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Hempstead County, Arkansas Eviction Risk: Very Low

12 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Hope (2.2) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.1/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked12municipalities

Census tracts7scored

Population10kLiving in 12 cities

Income spent on rent35.5%avg renter household

Average rent$818/ month

How Hempstead County ranks in Arkansas

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Elevated

#24 of 75 AR counties 2.1 / 10

#24 of 75 counties in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Very Low

#51 of 51 states (statewide) 86.9 index

Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states on overall cost of living (13.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Very Low

#49 of 51 states (statewide) 58.2 index

Arkansas ranks #49 of 51 states on housing services (41.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Very High

#6 of 75 AR counties 34.4% of income

#6 of 75 counties in Arkansas on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Hempstead County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Hope Pop 8,671 · 35.5% income · $823 rent · Rep	8,671	2.1	35.5%	$823	Rep
002	Perrytown Pop 251 · 46.7% income · $850 rent · Rep	251	2.0	46.7%	$850	Rep
003	Tollette Pop 204 · 24.0% income · $670 rent · Rep	204	2.1	24.0%	$670	Rep
004	Fulton Pop 189 · 48.6% income · $848 rent · Rep	189	1.8	48.6%	$848	Rep
005	Blevins Pop 167 · 22.5% income · $763 rent · Rep	167	2.2	22.5%	$763	Rep
006	Washington Pop 93 · 24.2% income · $692 rent · Rep	93	1.7	24.2%	$692	Rep
007	McNab Pop 73 · 35.2% income · $818 rent · Rep	73	1.7	35.2%	$818	Rep
008	McCaskill Pop 46 · 35.2% income · $818 rent · Rep	46	1.9	35.2%	$818	Rep
009	Ozan Pop 43 · 35.2% income · $818 rent · Rep	43	1.6	35.2%	$818	Rep
010	Patmos Pop 38 · 35.2% income · $818 rent · Rep	38	1.6	35.2%	$818	Rep
011	Oakhaven Pop 34 · 35.2% income · $818 rent · Rep	34	1.7	35.2%	$818	Rep
012	Saratoga Pop 18 · 35.2% income · $818 rent · Rep	18	1.5	35.2%	$818	Rep

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Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Hempstead County spans 12 cities serving approximately 9,827 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.1/10. The county voted Republican by 34.1 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Hempstead County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Hempstead County

How is the Hempstead County eviction risk score computed?

Each of the 12 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 2.1/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.

Does Hempstead County have rent control?

Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Arkansas state framework applies. See the Arkansas eviction laws rent-control guide for details.

What is the political climate in Hempstead County?

Hempstead County voted Republican by 34.1 points in 2020.